How To Fix /EACA/PMCF115 - Key figure &1 cannot be used as it is not of the appropriate type

/EACA/PMCF115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/PMCF -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Key figure &1 cannot be used as it is not of the appropriate type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/PMCF115 - Key figure &1 cannot be used as it is not of the appropriate type ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/PMCF115 Key figure &1 cannot be used as it is not of the appropriate type typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data type of a key figure being used in a query or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The key figure you are trying to use is not of the expected data type. For example, if a key figure is expected to be numeric but is defined as a character string, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The key figure may not be properly configured in the InfoObject or the data model, leading to type incompatibility.
  Aggregation Issues: If the key figure is being aggregated in a way that is not compatible with its data type, this error can arise.
  Query Design: The query might be designed to use a key figure in a context that does